Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

**Commencing**:As soon as possible
**Position tenure**:Part Time | Fixed Term
**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
**Tenure duration**:Term-time until end of the 2025 School Year
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:10 hours per week, over two days - required to work Monday and Friday from 8:30am to 2:00pm.
**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 3 - $33.17(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

St Peter's is a Catholic primary school, situated in central Caboolture with a student population of 660 and a staff of 75. St Peter’s is a proud Josephite school living the vision promoted by St Mary MacKillop - ‘Never see a need without doing something about it’. St Peter’s has a long and proud tradition of educating students in the Caboolture area and providing quality Catholic education to all students. Our school is one of high expectations and all staff are dedicated to growing the whole student. Our facilities are first class and provide wonderful learning opportunities.

At St Peter’s we educate for 21st Century learners who are successful, creative, confident, active, informed and empowered to shape and enrich our world. 21st Century learning at St Peter’s is underpinned by effective pedagogy and spaces that are engaging, motivational and relevant for the learning taking place. At St Peter’s we believe that every child is capable of success which is reflected in our high expectations to maximise the learning progress and achievement of every student.

**Explore**our school websit**e to learn more about us.**

**Purpose**

Under limited supervision of the Principal or nominee, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander School Support Officer provides assistance to teachers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families to support improved student learning, well-being and engagement outcomes. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander School Support Officer:
Provides cultural and pastoral support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within the school and their families.
Participate in the delivery of school Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education support to advance student attendance, engagement and retention.
Provide information to the school community on local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives and protocols.

**Accountabilities**

**_Note: _**The major responsibilities detailed below are not exhaustive of all the activities in which the role holder might engage.
- Adhere to and support the vision, mission and values of Brisbane Catholic Education and the achievement of Brisbane Catholic Education’s strategic priorities
- Liaise with the principal and school staff on protocols for interacting with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in relation to staff and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the school and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education activities
- Work with teachers and school specialist staff to discuss with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents the educational progress of their children
- Work with teacher and other school staff to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in all school activities, including excursions
- Provide information to the school community about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives
- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness for all students with particular reference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Support effective relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and school staff
- Liaise with the Principal and school staff on protocols for interacting with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in relation to staff, students and educational activities
- Work as part of a school team to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in relation to their attendance, school participation and retention
- Operate as a member of a broader school support team and contribute to team meetings and broader school activities

**To be eligible to be considered for this role you will**:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people a